What do you look like?

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Janet, you revealed my age in an open forum!! I pm'd you!! It's okay, I'll forgive

Hey, clean livin' plus in my job I have to look good. I sell valves to men.

Actually, I try to take care of myself because cancer, heart disease & alzheimers all run in my family big time. My father had his first heart attach at 52. My cholesterol was up for a while, but I was able to get it down by modifying my diet. Several of my cousins have passed away from cancer. I've had a few cancer scares myself, as a result, have had a total hysterectomy and breast lump removed. I see my oncologist again next week. I don't have cancer, they are just making sure I don't get it. I just heard on the radio today that a study was completed that shows that women who workout regularly are 26% less likely to get breast cancer. Working out supresses the production of estrogen which they believe is a leading factor in breast cancer. I'm fortunate that we have a very nice gym not far from our home, and it only snows here about every 10 years or so. No problem getting there. It's a little expensive, but hey if it helps us live longer, healthier, what's a few extra dollars a month?

I know this is long, an may be in the wrong thread, but oh well, it's late & I'm too tired to edit.

I am so sorry, but I checked out the "Introduction Quiz" forum and found out before you PM's me. I feel so bad! But you look great.

You're doing all the right things. I wish, with my family history I would be more motivated. My father died of his first heart attack at the age of 60. My older sister died of cancer 3 days before her 40th birthday in '81. My older brother has had 3 heart attacks and he has congestive heart failure at 59. Not a good track record for my younger brother and myself.

I'm hoping once I go to Weight Watchers tomorrow that I will like it and that it will help me. I've tried everything else and I'm praying this works. I am also getting back on the treadmill. I'm starting that on Friday. I know I should start today, but I've always had to gear myself up, so please wish me luck. I'm going to need it.

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by Janet

I am so sorry, but I checked out the "Introduction Quiz" forum and found out before you PM's me. I feel so bad! But you look great.

You're doing all the right things. I wish, with my family history I would be more motivated. My father died of his first heart attack at the age of 60. My older sister died of cancer 3 days before her 40th birthday in '81. My older brother has had 3 heart attacks and he has congestive heart failure at 59. Not a good track record for my younger brother and myself.

I'm hoping once I go to Weight Watchers tomorrow that I will like it and that it will help me. I've tried everything else and I'm praying this works. I am also getting back on the treadmill. I'm starting that on Friday. I know I should start today, but I've always had to gear myself up, so please wish me luck. I'm going to need it.

GOOD LUCK 2nite, Janet!!!!!!! I did Weight Watchers and LOVED it! I only wanted to lose 10 lbs, but I lost it and kept it off! WW is truly a lifestyle change. It helps you learn how to eat correctly. I absolutely HATE to exercise and LOVE to eat. One thing WW does is that it motivates you to workout because if you workout, then you get to eat more! YAY! Good luck and keep us posted! If you want any tips, please feel free to PM me! I would love to help in anyway that I can! One thing I will say is that there are a lot of foods that have 0 points. The great thing about WW is that I was never hungry because if I got hungry and I had used up all my points for the day, I would just have something that was 0 points, like green beans or broccoli dipped in fat free Italian dressing. YUM!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

GOOD LUCK 2nite, Janet!!!!!!! I did Weight Watchers and LOVED it! I only wanted to lose 10 lbs, but I lost it and kept it off! WW is truly a lifestyle change. It helps you learn how to eat correctly. I absolutely HATE to exercise and LOVE to eat. One thing WW does is that it motivates you to workout because if you workout, then you get to eat more! YAY! Good luck and keep us posted! If you want any tips, please feel free to PM me! I would love to help in anyway that I can! One thing I will say is that there are a lot of foods that have 0 points. The great thing about WW is that I was never hungry because if I got hungry and I had used up all my points for the day, I would just have something that was 0 points, like green beans or broccoli dipped in fat free Italian dressing. YUM!

Thank you so much for the offer. I will probably take you up on it at some time. I am really excited to be going tomorrow night for my first time. I usually don't like going places where people already know each other, but I'm going. I want to lose this weight so bad and already dreaming about looking in the mirror and seeing a big difference. I do know it will take time, but I am going to give it my all for a healthier and longer life. You are so sweet!!

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by Janet

Thank you so much for the offer. I will probably take you up on it at some time. I am really excited to be going tomorrow night for my first time. I usually don't like going places where people already know each other, but I'm going. I want to lose this weight so bad and already dreaming about looking in the mirror and seeing a big difference. I do know it will take time, but I am going to give it my all for a healthier and longer life. You are so sweet!!

Woops! I've been thinking all day that today was THURSDAY! What a letdown! Well, GOOD LUCK 2MORROW NITE!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Woops! I've been thinking all day that today was THURSDAY! What a letdown! Well, GOOD LUCK 2MORROW NITE!

I didn't mean to correct you....LOL I just thought maybe I said the wrong day that I was going. Some times I have such huge brain farts it's hard to remember..

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by Janet

I didn't mean to correct you....LOL I just thought maybe I said the wrong day that I was going. Some times I have such huge brain farts it's hard to remember..

I know you weren't trying to correct me I knew you were going Thursday, but I woke up this morning thinking it was Thursday for some reason As you can tell, I have brain farts, too!

[Janet]

Can we start a 12-step program for brain farts too???? LOL I'll be the first one to sign up!!!

wow there arent many pictures of me this is the only one that i am not wearing a hat or sunglasses in lol the other pics are of my kids and grandson
1st ted and i (bev)
2nd jessica,jake and ben
3rd jake jess ben
4th aaden

[Marilyn]

Hey, isn't this a great looking group or what!!!!!!!????? Everyone looks so good!! I hate to mention anyone specifically cause I might leave someone out, but love the casual pic's, the wedding pics, the self taken pics. I was thinking when we get a few more posts of putting a photo of each person on a document with the names below & sharing it with y'all so we could put a name with the face when we are posting. Will try to get around to it in a day or so if no one beats me to it.

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Hey, isn't this a great looking group or what!!!!!!!????? Everyone looks so good!! I hate to mention anyone specifically cause I might leave someone out, but love the casual pic's, the wedding pics, the self taken pics. I was thinking when we get a few more posts of putting a photo of each person on a document with the names below & sharing it with y'all so we could put a name with the face when we are posting. Will try to get around to it in a day or so if no one beats me to it.

What a great idea!!
I would love that!

alright well i thought that i would let all of you what i look like... so here goes...the first one is me cheezin it.. and the second is me and my partner at cheer practice!! here i am!

[Janet]

Great pictures!!!! So glad you decided to post. We have a lot of fun here and sometimes get embarassed to death....well I do anyway. I love this site and the women here....I hope you do too.

[Passionfruition]

Well, I'll join the bandwagon and post a few pics of myself...

The first is the most recent pic of me on my 25th birthday party, all dolled up and ready for a dinner party with friends.

The 2nd is a silly one I took of myself from above while at work one day.

The 3rd is one of me at work (I'm a wedding photographer)

The fourth is a photo-booth style of shots of me and my yorkie, Sully.